QUEER & TRANS PEOPLE OF COLOR (QTPOC)
Rocky Mountain Equality (RMEQ) strives to provide support and connection for queer and trans people of color. If you have any suggestions for programs, events, or services we can provide for the QTPOC community or have questions about our programs below, please contact Lucinnia (she) at lucinnia@rmequality.org.
SUNDAY KIKI SESSIONS
In honor of Ballroom culture, Rocky Mountain Equality hosts Kiki Sessions every first and third Sunday of the month from 1-4 p.m. in Boulder County. The location each week is TBD. Follow our Instagram page for updates or reach out to Lucinnia (she) at lucinnia@rmequality.org to learn more.
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These sessions are free and open to all identities and ages. Classes are drop-in; no RSVP required.
WHAT IS A KIKI SESSION?
Kiki Sessions are spaces for people involved in Ballroom, or looking to become involved, to practice their skills depending on the categories they "walk" (or participate) in. These categories can range from Runway to Face to Performance and more. It is a communal space meant to build solidarity and get prepared for "walking" in future Balls. As a communal effort, the "elders," or more experienced members of the community, will take a position of leadership to help those who are newer to Ballroom develop their skills.
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Historically, Ballroom has been a space for queer and trans people of color to gather and celebrate their identities when facing racism and oppression from cisgender, heteronormative societies, as well as white LGBTQ+ spaces. Houses would form based on the need for community, as QTPOC elders would care for young, homeless LGBTQ+ people.